The University Senate adopted this Academic Honor Code for students in June 2005. All students who join HKUST are committed to this Code.

The HKUST Academic Honor Code

Honesty and integrity are central to the academic work of HKUST. Students of the University must observe and uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty in all the work they do throughout their program of study.

As members of the University community, students have the responsibility to help maintain the academic reputation of HKUST in its academic endeavors.

Sanctions will be imposed on students, if they are found to have violated the regulations governing academic integrity and honesty.